As
with my school's computer and dial-up internet, people are hard to
connect with. In the United States of America, there is an increasing
problem with outreach ministries. Christians now-days, seem to more
shove the gospel down peoples' throats rather than to show the love
that really touches people. I believe that this is the main reason
why Christians are persecuted so much in the US.

The
whole idea is not to ambush people with Christianity, but it is to
find a common connection between you and your target. An effective
outreacher doesn't broach the subject, but simply befriends the
unsaved. Jesus was a model example of this, supping with Nicodemus (a
tax-collector) and befriending many other sinners.

It
is by His example that we should love people. If we do this, people
will start wondering exactly what it is that we have that is so
different from what they have. Eventually, they will bring up that
exact question and you will have an opportunity to share your faith.

When
the subject is finally talked about, try sharing your personal
testimony with them. It lets them know that they are not alone in
being lost, and that there is always hope. Also, you should reaffirm
that God loves them and you do too.

If
there was any better way to reach somebody for Christ, Christ would
have found it first 2000 years ago.

PartTwo: Churches

I
very much notice a problem, when I hear people talking about their
first time in church. Often they are rejected by the church because
of their style of clothing, body piercings, tattoos, and general
appearance. My friends, this should not be the case.

Other
times, they are put off by the "burn in Hell" routine that the
Faction continually preaches. Yes, sin has its consequences, but the
reason people don't make heaven is because they refuse Jesus. That
"burn in Hell" thing is the reason is that they do not want to be
called a Christian.

With
that kind of preaching, what kind of Jesus are we showing the masses?
A false Christ! As true Christians, we have to have a spirit of
acceptance for people. We may not like what they choose to do, but we
always, always must love the people.

"Love
thy neighbor as thyself," Jesus says. 1st Corinthians
says that of faith, hope, and love, the greatest of these is love.
Condemning people isn't showing that love. It never has been
compatible with core Christian values, it isn't compatible now, and
it will never be compatible.

Though
I am in no position to offer advice, I will anyway because I feel it
is necessary. Aside from taking in all who come to the Church for
help, try adopting a slogan that shows your love. My personal slogan
is this, "There are no throw-aways in the Kingdom of Heaven."

For
now, that is all I can say. I felt that the Lord has put that on my
heart, and now I've said it. Let your love shine, and good bye.

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